Rising Together Grants
Rising Together Grants from the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne support nonprofits using research-based strategies to address community needs across five strategic pillars in Northeast Indiana.
Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Inspiring Places) | November 1, 2026 (Healthy Mind & Body) | March 1, 2027 (Connected Community) | May 1, 2027 (Everyone's Economy) | July 1, 2027 (Lifelong Learning)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $20,000 (average); maximum request: $50,000; first-time grantees typically receive $5,000. One-year, operational support only.
Summary: Supports operational funding for Allen County and Northeast Indiana nonprofits aligned with one of five strategic pillars to enhance community well-being.
Key Information: Only one application per year; no multi-year or repeat funding; must align with a strategic pillar.
Description
The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne offers operational support grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Allen County and Northeast Indiana. These grants are structured around five strategic pillars—Connected Community, Everyone's Economy, Lifelong Learning, Inspiring Places, and Healthy Mind & Body—each with its own annual deadline. Grants are designed to strengthen nonprofit organizations, foster inclusion, and drive positive community change, with funding provided by the Paul Clarke Endowment and the Community Impact Fund. Applications are evaluated by pillar-specific committees using a detailed rubric that prioritizes organizational health, governance, impact, and financial sustainability.
